Archive of articles published on the 11th of January 2011

Shellfish safer to eat thanks to breakthrough by Queen's scientists
CT helps identify bullet trajectories
Played by humans, scored by nature, online game helps unravel secrets of RNA
Longevity unlikely to have aided early modern humans
NASA's Fermi catches thunderstorms hurling antimatter into space
Off-the-shelf electronics turn up gain on spectroscopy
Trapped sunlight cleans water
New method for reporting solar data
Benefit of brachytherapy in patients with early-stage prostate cancer is still unclear
Scientists explain link between chlamydia and ectopic pregnancy
Consumption Report 2010: Swedes' alcohol consumption is falling
Winter sports threaten indigenous mountain birds
New markers for allergic disorders thanks to analysis of medical databases
Nanodisk gene therapy
Wildlife biologists use dogs' scat-sniffing talents for good
'Taking children seriously'
UT researcher discovers water on moon originated from comets
Planck unveils wonders of the Universe
Singapore scientists discover a possible off-switch for anxiety
Targeting nicotine receptors to treat cognitive impairments in schizophrenia
Delivering a potent cancer drug with nanoparticles can lessen side effects
Planck space observatory releases first data
Planck's new view of the cosmic theater
New molecular imaging technologies for detecting cellular processes
The Starbucks effect: Committed customers don't like logo redesigns, research finds
Family, friends, social ties influence weight status in young adults
Study details how protein made by HPV teams up on and thwarts protective human protein
Drugs for hair loss and BPH may result in loss of libido, ED in men
Individuals with partial hearing loss may benefit from hybrid cochlear implant
'Vive la difference!' Seeing foreigners as foreign encourages local coworkers to assist them
Our perceptions of masculinity and femininity are swayed by our sense of touch
Research shows single-patient rooms reduce hospital infections in ICU
Polymer membranes with molecular-sized channels that assemble themselves
Looking good on greens
Chemical analysis confirms discovery of oldest wine-making equipment ever found
University of Oklahoma scientists discover way to stop pancreatic cancer in early stages
International research team reports major findings in prevention and treatment of blood clots
Old-growth forests are what giant pandas need
North America's environmental outlook: 9 topics to watch for 2011 and beyond
Poker-faced professions take toll on employees
NIDCR funding to US dental schools diminished from 2005 to 2009
Coiled nanowires may hold key to stretchable electronics
UCSD engineers give solar power a boost
Inside a snowstorm: Scientists obtain close-up look at Old Man Winter
Gene helps plants use less water without biomass loss
UBC researchers part of Planck satellite team that uncovers secrets of the universe
Researchers show environmental changes may affect vital cooperate bird behaviors
Winter temperatures play complex role in triggering spring budburst
For CABG, use of artery from arm does not appear to be superior to vein grafts from the leg
Zoster vaccine associated with lower risk of shingles in older adults
Shingles vaccine associated with 55 percent reduced risk of disease
Comparison of medications for heart failure finds difference in risk of death
Behavioral therapy program reduces incontinence following radical prostatectomy
Technique allows researchers to identify key maize genes for increased yield
10-year roadmap for reaching public health education goals
Pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccine effective in 2009-10 flu season
Feast or famine: Researchers identify leptin receptor's sidekick as a target for appetite regulation
New MS target identified by Canadian researchers
Call for full access to Tamiflu trial data to allow for independent scrutiny
DNA blood test can cut invasive testing for Down's syndrome by 98 percent
Common painkillers linked to increased risk of heart problems
Revealed: Secret businesses which aimed to exploit vaccine fears